Brazilian Ginseng from Amazon.
Natural, no additives.
Certificate of Analysis
Product name: Suma Root Powder Method of Drying: Sundried
SKU: PFAFP Origin: Brazil
Scientific name: Pfaffia paniculata Harvest date: 04/2012
Family: Amaranthaceae BSE: Free
Used parts: Root GMO: Free
Batch: PFAFP01/0313 Treatment: Not-Irradiated
Production/Expiration: 03/2012 – 03/2016 Date: 03/25/2013
Physical- Chemical Analysis
PARAMETERS | LIMITS | RESULTS |
Aspect | Fine Powder | Conform |
Color | Light yellow | Conform |
Taste | Characteristic | Characteristic |
Odor | Characteristic | Characteristic |
Loss on drying (105ºC) | Max. 20% | 4.50% |
Total Ash | Max. 19% | 8.01% |
Foreign material | Max.2% | Absent |
pH (10% w/v aqueous solution) | 5.0 +/- 2.0 | 5.29 |
Density (g/mL) | 0.200-0.600g/mL | 0.389g/mL |
Solubility | Insoluble in Water | Conform |
Identification Starch | Present/Absent | Absent |
Saponins test | Positive | Positive |
Main Actions (in order):
adaptogen, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens), aphrodisiac, steroidal, immunostimulant
Main Uses:
- as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for balancing, energizing, rejuvenating and muscle growth
- for hormonal disorders (menopause, PMS, etc)
- for chronic fatigue and general tiredness
- for sexual disorders (impotency, frigidity, low libido, etc)
- for sickle cell anemia
Properties/Actions documented by Research:
analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-inflammatory, antitumorous, anticancerous, antileukemic, aphrodisiac, cellular protector, hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol), immunomodulator (selectively modulates overactive immune cells), steroidal
Other Properties/Actions documented by Traditional Use:
adaptogen, anti-allergy, antioxidant, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), carminative (expels gas), estrogenic, immunostimulant, nervine (balances/calms nerves), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions).
